Author Archives: Sheila Scherlin

“Joy to the world! The Lord is come,” are the words to a familiar Christmas Carol. Similar songs of joy and adoration are sung all over the world during the holidays, but how can we celebrate Christ’s birth when the world is filled with sadness and strife? The excitement of the season can bring someContinue reading “Joy To the World?”

In Mark 12: 24, Jesus told his apostles, ” Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours.” If this is true, why do some of our prayers never seem to be answered? Using scripture as a guide, let’s examine why God mightContinue reading “Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayers?”

Ah, Valentine’s Day. Hearts and flowers. Candy. Romance. As a person who likes ribbon and lace, I have always loved seeing the beautiful heart boxes of candy, on the store shelves, and the pink and red cards, in the greeting card section. As a child, I created my own valentines with colored paper and whiteContinue reading “When It Comes to Love…”

I’m a little late with this one, but I could not ignore this topic. A short while ago, I let myself spiral down into depression. Someone, in my family, missed an exellent opportunity and I, believing it would have been beneficial for her, fell into dispair. A few days later, I realized my depression wasContinue reading “Hope”

It has been unseasonably warm in New England, this spring, and although it is not officially summer, my 14 yr. old granddaughter and her boyfriend have decided to go swimming in an undisclosed spot. When she first told me, I gingerly asked her to describe where she and her friend went. “It was a pond…orContinue reading “Danger”

Serendipity, the occurance of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. Hmmm, by chance you say? I don’t believe it, nor do I believe in coincidence. Don’t misunderstand. I love it when some positive unexpected occurance or thing shows up, but I don’t believe these things just happen. I believe they are orchestratedContinue reading “Serendipity”

Have you ever wished you could explore some far away place? Visions pop into my mind of Petra, a temple, intricately carved from a canyon or Japan’s snow capped Mt. Fugi with sweet smelling cherry blossoms in the cities below. Or, perhaps, you desire a trip to the moon to see the swirling seas fromContinue reading “Explore”

I had the intention to lose weight….but I didn’t. I had the intention to visit a lonely neighbor…..but I didn’t. I had the intention of spending time with God….but I didn’t. I had the intention of calling a friend…..but I didn’t. Self absorbsion is such a curse. When one reaches out to others a blessingContinue reading “Intention”

The sounds of nature, music, and the voices of loved ones are pleasing to my ears. There are times, though, that I need a quiet place, a place to pray and study God’s word. To begin this intimate time with Jesus, I need to be still, to quiet the thoughts in my head and toContinue reading “Quiet”

Now that I live in Arizona with its tall cactus, paloverde trees, and open sky, I am amazed at the towering trees, dense bushes, and green grass as we enter New England. The terrain, there, is so different from the dusty, warm climate in the southwest. In New England, the summers are warm and humidContinue reading “New England”